Kengchakaj (Gheng/chAH/kad), a New York-based award-winning composer, pianist and improviser is born in Bangkok. A 2015 Fulbright Open Competition Award recipient. Kengchakaj is a musician whose work uses improvisation-based music to foster collective participation and empathy towards others. His idiom is rooted African American-derived music with the aesthetics and flavor of “Thai”. Kengchakaj is currently … Read more
Herman D. Kenin, born October 26, 1901 in Vineland (NJ) – July 21, 1970, was an American musician, leader of an orchestra, and trade unionist. Kenin, his mother and father, moved to Portland in Oregon in August 1911. He was offered a job as a violinist in George Olsen’s up-and-coming dance group in the 1920s. … Read more
Maureen has built a large repertoire of classics and discovered new gems to compliment her unique sound. Kennedy discovered jazz music in her twenties while studying six years with Fred Stone, a Canadian trumpet player and flugelhorn player. Under his guidance, she developed a pure sound and a restrained vibrato style. Ms. Kennedy has performed … Read more
Joe Kennedy Jr. is a violinist, composer, teacher, and arranger. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA. He was inducted into U.S. Army service during WWII. Joe performed with the Camp Lee Symphony Orchestra Petersburg, VA. Joe then returned to Pittsburgh and began his career as a jazz musician with the Four Strings. Mary Lou Williams, … Read more
Nigel Kennedy is a violin virtuoso who has been recognized for more than 25 years and is undoubtedly one of Britain’s most influential violinists. His unique talent, virtuoso technique and mass appeal have given new perspectives to both classical and contemporary music. He is the most popular classical violinist. He was Yehudi Menuhin’s most beloved … Read more
People seem to fall into two categories when it comes to Grace Kelly, singer/ saxophonist/ composer/ lyricsist/ arranger/ educator. The former group is growing in number by the day. Wynton Marsalis, a Trumpeter and Jazz at Lincoln Center Artistic director, was so impressed by Kelly’s three-night stay as a guest of the Jazz at Lincoln … Read more
Julie Kelly, a fine singer from Los Angeles, studied classical guitar at Oakland City College. In 1970, she lived in Brazil and began performing professionally in 1973. After working as a freelancer in San Francisco, including with John Handy’s band, she moved to Los Angeles in 80 and recorded for Pausa (and CMG). Julie Kelly … Read more
Nancy Kelly is a jazz singer of exceptional talent. Her live performances are legendary. Kelly has won many awards and has enlisted many fans around the world. Ms. Kelly brings a refreshing breath of fresh air to a market where shallow emotions and wispy voices are common. Nancy Kelly’s vocal style is an example of … Read more
Juliet Kelly, a jazz singer, has created her own niche in the jazz scene thanks to her unique voice, captivating original songs and Glam Jazz style. Her three albums, which are mostly original, have been critically acclaimed and received excellent reviews from both the US and UK critics. They also received widespread radio airplay. She … Read more
Wynton Kelly, born December 2, 1931 in Jamaica and died April 12, 1971 in Toronto (Canada) was an American jazz pianist. Kelly’s family moved to Brooklyn when he was four years old. He began his professional career in jazz as a teenager as a member R. Kelly.
